Add-a-Leaf

[H D]

Finished the add a leaf tonight, removed the Warrior shackles and reinstalled the stock shackles. The result was an extra 1/2" on each side but I'll have to update after they settle. The ride is definitely more stiff but it's not that drastic and I think I like it.



I purchased the Pro Comp 13120 Add-a-Leaf. The kit contains two and comes with 3/8 and 5/16 grade 8 hardware and I used the 3/8 but had to cut the bolt and rethread the end because the ones they send are over 5". $34.10 to my door with free shipping.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007Y5W66/ref=pe_175190_21431760_cs_sce_dp_1"]http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007Y5W66/ref=pe_175190_21431760_cs_sce_dp_1



Thanks to V8BoatBuilder's write-up on EF.

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=97676"]http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=97676

I didn't follow it exactly because I tend to do projects like this in my own ways but this thread has a lot of good information including the responses from others.



This is one of those projects that I would not try without an impact wrench.



I will update with pictures and final lift height after settling.

 

[rod denton]

that is cheaper than shackles are you still gonna end with about the 2inch lift

 

[H D]

I'll probably end with about 1.5" to 1.75".

 

[Roy Prescott]

why not do shackles and add a leaf? will u be selling the shackles i would b interested in them.

 

[H D]

I am selling them and they are posted in the Swap and Sell. Arturo has expressed interest and still has first opportunity but if that falls through I will notify on that thread.



Both would have resulted in more lift than I want/need.

 

[EddieS'04]

why not do shackles and add a leaf?

Hugh has the right idea. The right strenth add a leaf. Allows the springs to be in there nataral rest point. With stock shackles.



If you notice over a long period extended shackles weaken the springs. About 2" from the shakle eye. Been there did that.

 

[Jerry Gerner 2]

 

[Jerry Gerner 2]

Linked for the lazy... nline::haveabeer::bwahaha:

 

[Jerry Gerner 2]

 

[Jerry Gerner 2]

Hugh, we need pictures or it didn't happen.

 

[H D]

I'll get to it, I'll get to it.:cheeky:

 

[Mark k 4]

still waiting on pics

 

[H D]

Ok, sorry for the delay. Here they are. Consider that the leaf pack was flat against the helper spring before the add-a-leaf.



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[H D]

Here's a profile shot.



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[Jose Santana]

Did you have to take out the warrior shackles? I need to add a leaf but i would like to keep my warriors becuase I no longer have the stocks.



joseymack :back2topic:

 

[H D]

You can keep the Warrior shackles.